Ethereum News

Ethereum (ETH) was launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and a team of co-founders as the world's first programmable blockchain, enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) that extend far beyond simple peer-to-peer transactions. After transitioning from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake consensus through "The Merge" in 2022, Ethereum now processes transactions more efficiently while maintaining its position as the foundation for decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 innovation.

The Ethereum ecosystem encompasses thousands of decentralized applications, from DeFi protocols like Uniswap and Aave to NFT marketplaces, gaming platforms, and layer-2 scaling solutions like Arbitrum and Polygon. Developers, validators, and users interact within this programmable economy where ETH serves as both a digital currency and the fuel powering smart contract execution through gas fees.

CoinDesk covers all aspects of Etherum, from protocol upgrades and scaling developments to DeFi innovation and regulatory implications. Our reporters track everything from Ethereum's roadmap milestones and staking developments to the broader implications of programmable money and decentralized autonomous organizations.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Vídeos

NFT Rentals: Why VCs Are Backing a Puzzling New Project

Animoca Brands is leading a $1.5 million bet on reNFT, a year-old decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that lets you rent out NFTs on the Ethereum mainnet. The project is now backed by Lattice Capital, Play Ventures, MetaCartel Ventures and five other VC firms.

11 de out. de 2021

Mercados

Crypto Funds Double Weekly Inflows to $226M as Ebullience Returns to Bitcoin Market

The jump was largely driven by bitcoin-focused funds, where inflows rose by $156 million to $225 million, the highest in five months.

Por Lyllah Ledesma11 de out. de 2021

Aprenda

Ethereum Nodes and Clients: A Complete Guide

The terms “Ethereum client” and “Ethereum node” are often used interchangeably but there is a difference.

Por Griffin Mcshane8 de out. de 2021

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for Oct. 6, 2021

Por Adrian Blust, Adam B. Levine6 de out. de 2021

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Vídeos

Why Financial Advisors Should Consider Adding Bitcoin to Their Portfolios

Bitcoin is up nearly 9% on the day, and pullbacks appear to be limited given a series of breakouts over the past week.

6 de out. de 2021

Tecnologia

How Will the Ethereum Ecosystem React to Fee Burning?

Also: An Ethereum news round-up.

Por Edward Oosterbaan6 de out. de 2021

Tecnologia

Altair Upgrade Set to Activate on Ethereum Mainnet This Month

The upgrade represents a “low stakes warm-up” to prepare Beacon Chain developers and client teams for the coming Merge.

Por Edward Oosterbaan, Christie Harkin5 de out. de 2021

A beacon light shining in a starry sky, representing Altair upgrade on Ethereum mainnet

Vídeos

CoinDesk Releases Q3 Bitcoin and Blockchain Industry Report Highlighting Scalability

CoinDesk Research has published its latest quarterly report for Q3 2021, outlining the trends driving the digital asset markets, focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi and more.

5 de out. de 2021

Finanças